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North Korea tells UN it has Covid-19 'under safe, stable control'
NEW YORK (Reuters): North Korea has a "reliable and effective war deterrent for self-defence" and will now focus on developing its economy, North Korea's UN Ambassador Kim Song said on Tuesday (Sept 29), though he acknowledged that international sanctions were a hindrance.
Covid-19: Total cases worldwide at 33.8 million, 1,011,879 deaths (updated daily)
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Australia's Victoria marks steady downward trend in new COVID-19 cases
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's coronavirus hotspot of Victoria state maintained its steady downward trend in new infections on Wednesday as states began easing internal border closures, fuelling optimism about a return to normal.
North Korea says 'faults' found in anti-epidemic work amid controversy over slain South Korean
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has discovered unspecified "faults" in its anti-epidemic measures, state media said on Wednesday, amid controversy over the death of a South Korean man whom Pyongyang said was killed to prevent the coronavirus.
Oil falls over 3% as virus cases mount and U.S. debate looms
NEW YORK: Oil prices fell over 3% on Tuesday to their lowest in two weeks on worries about the outlook for fuel demand as Europe and the United States grappled with a surge in new coronavirus infections.
Ecuador urges citizens not to lower guard against COVID-19
QUITO, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Ecuadoran Minister of Health Juan Carlos Zevallos urged the population on Tuesday not to "lower its guard" in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as the relaxation of the quarantine has caused increased hazardous behavior by citizens.
Roundup: Iran's tally of COVID-19 cases surpasses 450,000 as Israel mulls further extension of nationwide lockdown
CAIRO, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The total number of COVID-19 cases in Iran crossed 450,000 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Israel is poised to extend the current nationwide lockdown for two weeks to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
Finland shortens opening hours of restaurants as COVID-19 situation worsens
HELSINKI, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Finnish government on Tuesday evening decided to shorten the opening hours of restaurants and bars in response to the increasing COVID-19 cases.
U.S. employment won't recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2023: Fed official
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- While the U.S. economy has rebounded faster than originally anticipated following a large contraction in the second quarter, U.S. employment probably won't recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2023, a senior Federal Reserve official said Tuesday.
Jordan's COVID-19 tally crosses 10,000 mark
AMMAN, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The tally of COVID-19 cases in Jordan crossed the 10,000 mark on Tuesday after 823 new infections were recorded.
